A man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after reports of a someone wielding a machete on yesterday.
Gareth Weston, 33, of Lines Road in Droylsden, was arrested by armed police after a manhunt in Medlock Vale on Sunday evening.
He will appear before Tameside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 19, although a spokesperson for GMP couldn’t confirm whether Weston had been bailed or remanded.
Full list of candidates announced for Tameside local elections
Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.
Two cases, two outcomes: Family’s fight for justice after sister’s death
A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.
Gabriel’s Guys marks first year helping men across Tameside
A men’s support group in Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating its first year of bringing people together and tackling loneliness in the local community.
Residents celebrate Good Friday at Millbrook Care Home
Residents and staff at Millbrook Care Home came together to mark Good Friday with a day of Easter-themed activities, bringing a warm sense of community spirit to the home.
